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History

First visited by the Susquehannock Indians.

1783

visit by white settlers.

1929

opened to the public by John Bieber.

1942

Edward S. Swartz bought the cave.

Description

Indian Echo Caverns was used by the Susquehannock Indians who
lived and hunted in this area until they vanished in the 1670's.
It is believed that they used the caverns as a refuge during inclimate weather
because of the constant temperature.
But it seems they only used the mouth of the cave, where Swatara creek
leaves the cave.

Several stories are told about this cave.
One is the story of Amos Wilson.
After the tragic death of his only sister in 1785, he lived here for 19 years as
a hermit.
He was called the Pennsylvania Hermit.

The Middletown &amp, Hummelstown Railroad makes scenic train rides with
coaches from the 1920s.
As Indian Echo Caverns has its own station, it is possible to combine a ride
with a visit to the cave.
The ride also includes Horse Thief Cave, where horse thieves hid the
stolen animals.